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Restaurant Makoto

Little-Italy
4.6$ & $$
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Restaurant Makoto Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Le Makoto is a restaurant that offers variety. The menu has a little of everything, traditional Korean and Japanese favorites. The food is tasty and affordable!

Start with an original cocktail, they are really fun! You can then order the most delicious and comforting spicy pork soup and an amazing fish tempura. The Deung Gal bi is unforgettable, easily the most tender and juicy that you have ever tried. They use quality ingredients that are full of unique flavors. A very clean place with a good atmosphere and friendly service that is also very fast. Honestly one of the best Korean and Japanese restaurants in Montreal!

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Reviews for Restaurant Makoto

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on Google4.6 (500+)
*as of 2026-02-01
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Review Summary

Restaurant Makoto draws praise for delicious, affordable Korean and Japanese dishes with generous portions and a satisfying mix of flavors. Dishes like pork katsu, bibimbap, tofu dishes, agedashi tofu, teok kochi, kimchi jeon, okonomiyaki, and miso soup come up frequently as standout items, with many noting crispy textures and balanced seasoning. Service is described as friendly and attentive, and the vibe is pleasant with a clean space, though there are occasional comments about being served a bit quickly between courses when busy. Several reviewers mention strong value and reliable delivery, though one note suggests packaging can leave certain dishes slightly wet inside. The restaurant's location near a market is highlighted as convenient, and the concept of blending Japanese and Korean flavors is appreciated. A few critics mention menu changes that altered sides like vegetables on the plate, with some missing the previous version but still enjoying the overall quality. Overall, consensus points to reliable flavor, good portions, fair prices, and a willingness to return or recommend to others.
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I love this place. My family & I come here often. But, regarding the new menu, I am not convinced about the changes. I miss the sundubu jjigae & the beef/seafood udon. Also, the salad with the ginger vinaigrette... I hope the restaurant brings them back soon !

Jan 23, 2026
on Google
3.0

We were excited to return to Makoto after its closure during the holidays, but we were disappointed with the menu changes as well as the presentation. We ordered the Katsu chicken & noticed that the new side dish (potatoes, Green beans, mushrooms) as well as the rice were served cold. We preferred the previous side, which consisted of a salad with a variety of vegetables & the delicious dressing that paired so well with the dumplings & rice. We also noticed that the chicken's breading was more crumbly. Overall, our experience was less satisfying than usual. We hope that the restaurant will consider bringing back elements of the previous menu, which we greatly enjoyed.

Jan 19, 2026
on Google
5.0

Absolutely delicious food, cooked with such care. The tofu teriyaki is my go-to: always good. The agedashi tofu is delicious & the Tteok-kochi was perfection! Crispy outside, chewy inside, perfectly spicy. Miso soup & a fresh & delicious salad come with every meal. This place is a wonderful find! Super yummy, affordable food, & the service is wonderful as well.

May 29, 2025
on Google

So tasty!! & the price point is right on!! The tofu salad is so surprisingly good, the tofu has such a great texture! Pork Katsu is delicious too. Definitely will be ordering again.

Apr 4, 2025
on Google

This spot is amazing. Great new find. I'm not sure how other rate it lower than 4-5 stars. The portions are big, & you get a miso soup with a salad for below average price, that's unbeatable at this day & age.

The food came really fast. There's only one waiter yet he managed to serve us politely & pack the food for the other tables & take other orders or pay bill. He's very efficient.

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I haven't had a good pancake like that in awhile. Not too much better & just the right amount of crispy with veggies. It wasn't too overcooked like some place & oily.

The Katsu had more batter but still very crispy. But this is my preference bc I don't like batter & carbs, I can go protein all day.

The karage has good amount of meat. A bit on the firmer side than the juicy soft but maybe it's the chicken breast rather than other parts of the chicken.

The salad entré has great flavor with olives, tomatoes & greens. The miso was also great. I usually don't like the grainy dense texture but it didn't bother me & wasn't salty like some places.

This is my first time trying the Okonomiyaki & it was amazing. It was filling. I wished it had more protein but again this is just me. There's good amount of sauce & full of veggies. Can't go wrong! I loved it, I was so full after that even though I shouldn't be eating like that on my cut.

Sorry for not taking picture before devouring it! 😅

Feb 26, 2025
on Google
5.0

Good food, fantastic presentation (a lot of care was placed into the dish as it included soup, salad & ginger too) & service was excellent. I was getting take out & the host invited me to sit & brought me a cup of tea. It was a really thoughtful & kind gesture when I was having a rough day. I will definitely be back.

Jun 22, 2024
on Google
3.0

I really liked the free salad & tteokkochi. The tempura udon's broth was unfortunately a bit flavorless to me, the noodles were cooked nicely, tempura were perfectly crunchy & crispy & it came with a decent amount of other toppings. But the lacking broth really made it disappointing.

Oct 13, 2023
on Google
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Celia Moreno
10 h 35 (il y a 0 minute)
à Makoto

Nous avons beaucoup apprécié la qualité (& les quantités) de tout ce qu'on a commandé, le raffinement des sauces, y compris les vinaigrettes des salades. Je suis venue deux fois depuis dimanche.
Bravo!
Célia Moréno

Jun 30, 2023
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Absolutely delicious food, cooked with care & so much skill. I had the tofu teriyaki & my girlfriend had the beef, we were both blown away. The agedashi tofu was delicious as well. & the Tteok-kochi was perfection! Crispy outside, chewy inside, perfectly spicy. Miso soup & a fresh & delicious salad come with every meal. This place is such a find! Super yummy, caring service, & affordable food. We can't wait to go back.

Aug 27, 2022